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Inaccessible fire hydrants a concern in Wendover
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already started the process of cleaning fire hydrants. “We clean them as soon as we have the chance, but it’s certain that our priority are our roads,” said Campeau. “We already started, but when we don’t have time to clean all of them, we hire an outside contractor to do it and it seems this season we will need one.” The resident has also sent a letter to the Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario, about a week and a half ago, but has yet to receive a response.
As winter persists, some Wendover resi- dents are concerned about the lack of at- tention given to ensuring the accessibility of fire hydrants. According to some, many fire hydrants in Wendover are almost entirely covered with ice and/or snow. One resident, who
Certains résidents de Wendover se disent préoccupés par le fait que certaines bornes d’incendie àWendover ne sont pas bien déblayées. Selon un représentant du département des Travaux publics d’Alfred-Plantagenet, le temps manque pour les déblayer tous. Il précise que la municipalité songe à faire appel à un entrepreneur indépendant —photos Alexia Marsillo
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inaccessible due to the fact that they are buried in snow and ice and have not been cleared once this year. If my house burns down, then who’s responsible?” Denis Campeau, the assistant superin- tendant of the Public Works department of Alfred-Plantagenet, the municipality has
preferred to remain anonymous, claims he has expressed concern for the last couple of years, but the situation has not improved. “Others have also called to complain, but nothing is ever done,” said the resident. “More than half of them [fire hydrants] are
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L’Assemblée générale annuelle de la Nouvelle Chambre de Commerce de Clarence-Rockland (NCCCR) aura lieu à compter de 17 h le jeudi 22 février à la salle communautaire de l’aréna CIH de Clarence-Rockland. La rencontre aura lieu à l’étage. Un vins et fromages sera servi à 17 h, suivi de l’AGA à 18 h. Après le vins et fromages, la présentation et adoption de l’avis aux lecteurs au 31 octobre 2017 sera faite. Le tout sera suivi des élections et de l’assermentation du conseil d’administration 2018. Cette année, cinq membres terminent leur mandat. Les membres souhaitant accéder au CA devront soumettre leur candidature par écrit avant le 20 février. PC leadership vote Progressive Conservative supporters, including current party members, are urged to confirm their eligibility to vote in the current party leadership campaign. The three candidates are Caroline Mulroney, Christine Elliott, and Doug Ford. The televised leadership debate is February 15 on TVO. Deadline for memberships is February 16. Mail-out of voting verification identity numbers and instructions is February 20. Voting period is March 2 to 8 with the leadership conven- tion March 10. For more details go to www.gpr. ontariopc.ca. – Gregg Chamberlain Accepting patients Dr. Lyndsay Berardi has now joined the Clarence- Rockland Family Health Team. He can accept up to 100 patients from Clarence-Rockland, Hammond, Cheney, Bourget and Saint-Pascal. The condition set forth by the Ministry of Health stated Dr. Berardi must first ensure that the majority of her practice came from the following communities: Alfred,Wendover, Curran, Lefaivre, Casselman, Limoges, Cumberland, Navan, Sars- field,Vars and Crysler.Those looking for a family doctor can visit the clinic or call at 613-446- 7677. —Alexia Marsillo Clarence-Rockland Family Day Several activities for all age groups are planned in Clarence-Rockland on Family Day, Monday February 19. French and English movie showings are scheduled at 12:10 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. at the Clarence-Rockland Public Library.There will also be presentations, including Hip-Hop, Brian the Cow Guy and The Keepers at the Optimist Hall starting at noon. Family swims at the YMCA will be available at 1 or 2 p.m. and inflatable structures will be set up at L’Escale high school from noon to 3 p.m. If weather permits, there will also be horse-drawn sleigh rides from noon to 3 p.m. on du Parc Avenue. —Alexia Marsillo
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